The title of the panel discussion at the Singapore International Film Festival on Saturday was innocuous enough – Singapore cinema: Then and Now – but the filmmaker panelists chose to speak about subjects close to their hearts, especially the use of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecommunications : Indonesian Talent Sweep Awards at Singtel Group’s ‘The 5-Min Video Challenge’
SINGAPORE, Nov. 25-- Singapore Telecommunications issued the following news release: Indonesian talent swept the awards at Singtel Group's "The 5-Min Video Challenge" Regional Finals in Singapore last evening. Chick Chick directed by Mr Kevin Anderson beat ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband, and Digital Media Statistics and Analyses 2017 – Research and Markets
The "Singapore - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband, and Digital Media - Statistics and Analyses" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. This report provides a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in Singapore's telecommunications ... ( read original story ...)
No Signboard Holdings Ltd to Join Jumbo Group Ltd in the Singapore Stock Market
No Signboard Holdings Ltd is the brainchild behind the white pepper crab. Its Singapore-listed peer is JUMBO Group Ltd (SGX: 42R), which is famous for its chilli crab. Jumbo was listed just two years ago, but its share price has surged 134%. Is No ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore strongly condemns attack on Egypt mosque; no reports of Singaporean casualties
SINGAPORE - Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan has condemned the bombing at a mosque in Egypt which claimed the lives of at least 235 people, saying the "odious and wanton act" violated the sanctity of a place of worship. A bomb was detonated at a mosque ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press : Bank of China, Lianhe Zaobao and UnionPay International launch new cards to drive Singapore’s cashless society vision
Singapore, 24 November 2017 - Bank of China Singapore Branch (BOCSG) today launched new co-branded credit and debit cards in partnership with Lianhe Zaobao, the Chinese flagship newspaper of Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), and global payments brand UnionPay. ( read original story ...)
Mortgage is Critical to Housing Policy, Says Alufohai
Alufohai proposed a modeling of Nigeria’s mortgage system after that of Singapore where its citizens obtain 20 to 30-year low interest mortgages to acquire houses through a pool of funds into which all workers must contribute 20% of their salary. ( read original story ...)
SGIFF: Controversial ‘Sexy Durga’ set for Singapore Debut
Singapore audiences will get a chance to view controversial Indian film “Sexy Durga.” The award-winning Malayalam-language film directed by Sanal Kumar Sasidharan is set to play at the Singapore International Film Festival on Saturday. Set over one ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Malaysia Agree New Army Talks After Military Exercise
On November 25, the armies of Singapore and Malaysia carried out this year’s iteration of their flagship exercise. Apart from the usual components of the drills, this edition also saw the start of new army-to-army talks between the services in a boost ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s manufacturing output rose 14.6% in October
The electronics cluster led the growth with a 45.1% expansion. Singapore's manufacturing output increased by 14.6% YoY in October 2017, the Economic Development Board (EDB) revealed. The electronics cluster’s output expanded 45.1% YoY largely driven by ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore broadens push into e-payments
Singapore is moving ahead in the e-payments space by expanding its regulatory frameworks and launching a standardised quick response (QR) code. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has launched the second consultation on its payment services bill – the ... ( read original story ...)
From policeman to property developer
At the recent PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards held on 7 November, Oxley Holdings’ executive chairman and CEO Ching Chiat Kwong was honoured as the Singapore Real Estate Personality of the Year by the editors of Property Report magazine. It’s a huge ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Group Emerges as Southeast Asia’s Most Valuable Company
Reaping the rewards of going big on tech, DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has pushed past Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. to become Southeast Asia’s biggest company by market capitalization. Adopting a “ digital to the core” strategy, Singapore’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Wirecard Gains Andaz Luxury Hotel by Hyatt Corporation as New Customer in Singapore for POS Payment
MUNICH and SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Andaz Singapore has selected Wirecard, the leading global provider of digital financial technology solutions, to create tailored and seamless payment experiences for its guests. With this partnership in ... ( read original story ...)
DBS Overtakes Singtel as Southeast Asia’s Most Valuable Company
Reaping the rewards of going big on tech, DBS Group Holdings Ltd. has pushed past Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. to become Southeast Asia’s biggest company by market capitalization. Adopting a “ digital to the core” strategy, Singapore’s largest ... ( read original story ...)
Putting Singapore’s Dollar On Blockchain May Prove It’s The Most Crypto Friendly Place On Earth
Singapore is widely regarded as one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world, largely due to its stable politics, reliable infrastructure, and favorable business environment. Singapore’s Central Bank has experimented with blockchain technology ... ( read original story ...)